Nagoya Race 5 - Nagoya 3Yo
NOBLE HUNTER (6) raced on the speed last time but couldn't finish the race off and clocked-in fourth over 920m at this track. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. SAMMARU FORCE (3) hasn't featured at his last two runs, the latest when 15th at Nakayama. Expecting a far better run at this level. MEINER LA GEMME (9) maiden galloper in first campaign. Made it three unplaced runs from as many starts when 11th over 1800m at Nakayama Dirt five-and-a-half weeks ago. Certainly worth another chance here in easier. NOBLE WEATHER (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 2200m at Nakayama. Sure to appreciate the drop in grade here.

Jockey: Seigo Tsukamoto
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after three months second last of 16 at Chukyo Dirt on March 29 over 1400m, 27 len behind Lever Du Soleil carrying 55.0kg at $338.50. Previously second-up 13th of 16 at Kyoto Dirt on January 12 over 1400m, 13 len behind Festive Dress with 52.0kg at $181.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 29/03/2026 | 76 | MDN F 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1400m | Good | Toshiki Akiyama | 55kg | 1:25.00 | - | 4 |
| 27.4L | $338.50 |
| 13/16 | 12/01/2026 | 30 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Kyoto | 1400m | Good | Haruki Wada | 52kg | 1:26.60 | - | 3 |
| 13.1L | $181.50 |
| 7/13 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Hanshin | 1400m | Good | Nana Kawaharada | 51kg | 1:26.60 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $94.70 |

Jockey: Gaku Banno
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 13th of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on April 4 over 1200m, 25 len behind Kanrei Star carrying 52.0kg at $142.90. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/16 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuro Ishida | 52kg | 1:12.10 | - | 16 |
| 25.5L | $142.90 |

Jockey: Souichi Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 16 at Chukyo on March 28 over 1600m, 8 len behind La Princesse with 57.0kg at $158.70. Second-up second last of 16 at Nakayama on April 5 over 2000m, 27 len behind Cosmo Nahema with 55.0kg at $245.10. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Y | Ko Nagahama | 55kg | 2:02.20 | 13-15-15 | 4 |
| 27.3L | $245.10 |
| 9/16 | 28/03/2026 | 76 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Chukyo | 1600m | Good | Yoshihito Nagaoka | 57kg | 1:34.40 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $158.70 |
| 15/16 | 11/01/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Takuya Ono | 57kg | 1:13.90 | - | 8 |
| 17.1L | $121.40 |
| 11/13 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1400m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 56kg | 1:26.30 | - | 11 |
| 18.1L | $73.30 |
| 9/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $142,000.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Junji Iwabe | 56kg | 1:20.80 | - | 13 |
| 5.6L | $71.40 |

Jockey: Katsuki Niwa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 12th of 14 at Tokyo Dirt on November 8 over 1300m, 25 len behind Purnabhadra with 56.0kg at $11. Returned from break second last of 16 at Nakayama on March 14 over 1600m, 22 len behind Ho O Ginga carrying 57.0kg at $301.60. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 14/03/2026 | 126 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1600m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 1:34.00 | - | 13 |
| 22.9L | $301.60 |
| 12/14 | 08/11/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $141,370.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kazuo Yokoyama | 56kg | 1:20.30 | - | 7 |
| 25.9L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Katsuto Maruno
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start second last of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on December 13 over 1800m, 35 len behind Taisei Emeraude with 53.0kg at $113.40. Went for a break before returning 10th of 13 at Nakayama on March 29 over 2200m, 17 len behind King Glory carrying 54.0kg at $174.20. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 29/03/2026 | 106 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 2200m | Good | Tatsuki Endo | 54kg | 2:12.60 | 7-11-10 | 5 |
| 17.1L | $174.20 |
| 14/15 | 13/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Rui Funayama | 53kg | 1:56.30 | 12-13-14 | 4 |
| 35.5L | $113.40 |

Jockey: Seiji Katou
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 920m, 4 len behind Royal Dream with 57kg at $8.70. The race before that 6th of 11 at this track on April 7 over 1500m, 6 len behind Sue carrying 57kg at $6.30. Can improve again. Top chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/04/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 0:56.30 | 3-3-4 | 12 |
| 3.8L | $8.70 |
| 6/11 | 07/04/2026 | 15 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | SP | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:41.60 | 3-6-6 | 8 |
| 6.0L | $6.30 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 0:58.80 | 7-5-3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.60 |
| 8/11 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $21.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 0:58.40 | 4-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $10.40 |
| 11/12 | 09/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Seiji Kato | 57kg | 1:41.10 | 3-9-11 | 10 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Rei Ogasahara
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on April 20 over 920m, 7 len behind Royal Dream carrying 57kg at $87.90. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 23 over 1500m, 21 len behind Win Daybreak carrying 57kg at $109.60. Expected to be doing his best work late.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 20/04/2026 | 28 | COND 3 | $9,307.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 0:56.30 | 3-5-5 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $87.90 |
| 10/10 | 23/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 1:40.20 | 2-10-10 | 3 |
| 21.3L | $109.60 |
| 7/11 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $8,886.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Hiroshi Ohara | 57kg | 1:39.20 | 10-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $50.10 |
| 10/10 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 920m | Fast | Masaaki Ohata | 57kg | 0:58.40 | 6-10-10 | 11 |
| 35.2L | $6.40 |
| 11/12 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | COND 3 | $9,140.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Tatsuya Watanabe | 57kg | 1:38.50 | 7-10-11 | 10 |
| 19.8L | $15.50 |
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | COND 3 | $9,417.00 | Nagoya | 1500m | Fast | Rei Ogasahara | 53kg | 1:40.00 | 3-6-9 | 12 |
| 8.6L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Yuusuke Tsutsui
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 18 at Nakayama on December 28 over 2000m, 45 len behind Congestus carrying 56.0kg at $304.20. Returned from break second last of 13 at Nakayama Dirt on April 4 over 1800m, 22 len behind A Bientot with 54.0kg at $220.30. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 04/04/2026 | 97 | MDN 3 | $102,930.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Fukamichi Ishigami | 54kg | 1:53.90 | 13-13-12 | 2 |
| 22.9L | $220.30 |
| 18/18 | 28/12/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $139,650.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 56kg | 2:03.60 | 18-18-18 | 16 |
| 45.0L | $304.20 |

Jockey: Hiroki Murakami
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 15 at Nakayama Dirt on March 29 over 1800m, 31 len behind Generous King carrying 57.0kg at $117. The start before that second last of 18 at Kokura on February 1 over 2000m, 16 len behind Makana Anela with 57.0kg at $103.70. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 29/03/2026 | 56 | MDN 3 | $101,660.00 | Nakayama | 1800m | Good | Miyabi Muto | 57kg | 1:54.70 | 9-13-11 | 11 |
| 31.3L | $117.00 |
| 17/18 | 01/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,560.00 | Kokura | 2000m | Good | Ryuto Yokoyama | 57kg | 2:00.10 | 11-16-17 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $103.70 |
| 13/17 | 04/01/2026 | - | NEWC 3 | $117,770.00 | Nakayama | 2000m | Good | Yuji Tannai | 57kg | 2:04.00 | 6-8-13 | 13 |
| 8.1L | $53.50 |

Jockey: Keigo Oohata
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 16 at Nakayama Dirt on January 4 over 1200m, 25 len behind Furstin with 55.0kg at $362.70. First up last campaign 9th of 11 at Nakayama Dirt on September 15 over 1200m, 23 len behind Carillon A Vent carrying 55.0kg at $94.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 04/01/2026 | 85 | MDN F 3 | $107,740.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:12.70 | - | 2 |
| 25.7L | $362.70 |
| 15/16 | 11/10/2025 | 26 | MDN 2 | $105,630.00 | Tokyo | 1300m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:20.10 | - | 3 |
| 21.7L | $244.50 |
| 9/11 | 15/09/2025 | - | NEWC 2 | $148,300.00 | Nakayama | 1200m | Good | Kazuma Harada | 55kg | 1:12.10 | - | 1 |
| 23.1L | $94.10 |